EP2523994B1 - Papierartiger film und herstellungsverfahren dafür - Google Patents

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EP2523994B1
EP2523994B1 EP11733280.9A EP11733280A EP2523994B1 EP 2523994 B1 EP2523994 B1 EP 2523994B1 EP 11733280 A EP11733280 A EP 11733280A EP 2523994 B1 EP2523994 B1 EP 2523994B1
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  • the present invention relates to a paper-like film comprising high density polyethylene and low aspect ratio, inorganic mineral filler material, and a process for making the film. More particularly, the invention relates to a micro-voided film made by extruding the composition through a circular die, and then orienting the film using a high stalk, blown film process.
  • Synthetic papers comprising polyethylene and inorganic mineral fillers are known in the art.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 6,280,680, Liang is said to provide environmentally friendly paper comprising 56-80% of inorganic mineral powders, 43-18% of polyethylene, and 1-2% of additives.
  • the paper is made by a process using at least of one extruder and a forming mold having a circular die.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 4,606,879, Cerisano discloses polymer films made using a high stalk, blown film extrusion process said to provide increased production rates and improved film physical and mechanical properties.
  • Micro-voided films produced by stretching mineral filled polymer compositions are disclosed in WO 94/06849, Bergevin et al.
  • the films are said to have paper-like qualities of opacity, whiteness and printability, with improved flexural stiffness.
  • WO 2010/093368 A1 discloses a microporous membrane comprising, by weight, i) 50% high density polyethylene having a molecular weight of at least 1 million, and ii) 50% filler (ultra-fine kaolin), wherein the weight ratio of filler to the polyethylene is about 1, the membrane having a thickness of about 25 ⁇ m and an air permeability of Gurley ⁇ 10 s.
  • the extruded membrane is wet stretched, either uniaxially or biaxially.
  • WO 2005/005129 A1 discloses the preparation of a thin film on an extrusion, high stalk blown film line.
  • the film comprises a linear low density polyethylene and a high molecular weight polyethylene comprising a high density polyethylene (HM-WHDPE), in a weight ratio of at least 50/50.
  • HM-WHDPE high density polyethylene
  • the HMW-HDPE has a density within the range on 0.93 to 0.95 g/cm 3 and a melt index of 0.01 to 0.5 dg/min.
  • the present invention relates to a micro-voided film comprising, by weight, i) from about 20% to about 60% of high density polyethylene having a molecular weight of at least about 200,000, and ii) from about 40% to about 80% of low aspect ratio filler having a mean particle size from about 3 to about 5 microns, wherein the weight ratio of the low aspect ratio filler to the polyethylene is at least about 0.7, said film having a having a thickness of from about 10 to about 75 microns and a void fraction of from about 0.60 to about 0.75.
  • the invention also relates to a process for making a micro-voided film, comprising: a) extruding a composition comprising, by weight, i) from about 20% to about 60% of high density polyethylene having a molecular weight of at least about 200,000, and ii) from about 40% to about 80% of low aspect ratio filler having a mean particle size from about 3 to about 5 microns, wherein the weight ratio of the low aspect ratio filler to the polyethylene is at least about 0.7, into a film having a thickness of from about 50 to about 300 microns, and b) orienting said extruded film using a high stalk, blown film process, the resulting film having a thickness of from about 10 to about 75 microns and a void fraction of from about 0.60 to about 0.75.
  • the invention relates to a process for making a micro voided film, comprising: a) extruding a composition comprising, by weight, i) from about 20% to about 60% of high density polyethylene having a molecular weight of at least about 200,000, and ii) from about 40% to about 80% of low aspect ratio filler having a mean particle size from about 3 to about 5 microns, wherein the weight ratio of the low aspect ratio filler to the polyethylene is at least about 0.7, into a progressively advancing unexpanded tubular film having a thickness of from about 50 to about 300 microns and having a substantially uniform first diameter about a cylinder arranged along a longitudinal axis over a predetermined distance, b) applying a first gas stream over the exterior surface of said tubular film, c) applying a second gas stream over the interior surface of said tubular film within an annular region formed between said cylinder and the interior surface of said tubular film, d) controlling the velocity and volume flow rate of said first and
  • the drawing schematically illustrates apparatus and a high stalk, blown film process useful to produce a paper-like film of the invention.
  • the present invention relates to a high stalk, blown film extrusion process for making micro-voided, paper-like film.
  • the film of the invention comprises, by weight, from about 20% to about 60%, typically from about 30% to about 55%, more typically from about 40% to about 50%, of high density polyethylene having a molecular weight of at least about 200,000.
  • polyethylene means ethylene homopolymers or copolymers made of ethylene and at least one other olefin monomer.
  • High density polyethylene means a polyethylene having a density of at least about 0.940 g/cm ⁇ 3>, typically from about 0.940 to about 0.960 g/cm ⁇ 3>.
  • the high density polyethylene typically has a molecular weight of at least about 500,000, more typically at least about 750,000, e.g. about 1,000,000 or 1,500,000.
  • the high density polyethylene typically has a molecular weight of less than about 3,000,000, more typically less than about 2,000,000.
  • the high density polyethylene has a melt index of less than 0.2 dg/min, typically from about 0.01 to about 0.15 dg/min, more typically from about 0.02 to about 0.10 dg/min, e.g., from about 0.02 to about 0.06 dg/min.
  • melt index is measured by the procedures of A.S.T.M. D-1238-90b
  • the density of polyethylene is measured by the procedures of A.S.T.M. D-1505-85.
  • High density polyethylene with or without other polymer materials, for example, medium or low density polyethylene or polypropylene
  • polyethylene or blend of polyethylene may be used.
  • the optimum temperature for stretching the film will depend on the particular polyethylene or blend of polyethylene selected.
  • the film temperature should be below the crystalline melting point and above the line drawing temperature. In practice, the actual film temperature is not usually measured, as described hereinafter.
  • the film further comprises, by weight, from about 40% to about 80%, typically from about 45% to about 70%, more typically from about 50% to about 60%, of low aspect ratio filler material.
  • the weight ratio of the low aspect ratio filler to the high density polyethylene is at least about 0.7, typically at least about 0.8, more typically at least about 0.9, e.g., about 1.0, 1.2 or 1.5.
  • the term "aspect ratio" refers to the ratio of particle length to particle thickness. For any given filler, the aspect ratio is the average value determined for a representative number of particles by examination through a microscope. The length is the longest dimension, measured through the center of mass of the particle.
  • the low aspect ratio fillers herein have an aspect ratio of less that about 3, typically less than about 2, more typically less than about 1.5. Fillers with low aspect ratios, i.e., tending to the ratio of 1.0, although irregular, are often described as spherical, round, or cubic. Suitable low aspect ratio fillers are selected from the group consisting of alkali metal and alkaline earth metal carbonates, sulphates and phosphates, and mixtures thereof. Examples include calcium carbonate, sodium carbonate, barium sulphate, calcium sulphate, sodium sulphate, sodium phosphate, potassium phosphate, and calcium phosphate. In one embodiment, the filler is calcium carbonate.
  • the particle size of the filler has an effect on the properties of the film. It is desirable that the fillers do not contain particles of excessively large size, otherwise holes or other defects may be generated during the film stretching process.
  • the maximum particle size of the filler depends on the desired film thickness. A.S.TM. procedure E2651-10, Standard Guide for Powder Particle Size Analysis, may be used to determine the size of the particles. When thicker films are to be produced, larger particles can be tolerated. If the average particle size of the low aspect ratio filler is too low, there is a tendency for the resulting films to have lower void fractions.
  • the low aspect ratio filler has a maximum particle size less than about 50 microns. It is also desirable that at least 99.9% by weight of the filler particles pass through a 325 U.S. mesh screen (nominal mesh openings of 44 microns).
  • the low aspect ratio filler herein has a mean particle size, based on equivalent spherical diameter, from about 3 to about 5 microns.
  • the films of the invention have a structure with voids surrounding or adjacent to the low aspect ratio filler particles in the interior of the film.
  • the smallest dimension of the low aspect ratio filler affects the formation of voids in the oriented film. If the particle size of the filler is too small, the voids are absent or too small to give practical paper-like films. If the particle size of the filler is too large, the film tends to have holes therein, thus destroying the integrity of the film.
  • a C10-C24 organic acid e.g., coconut fatty acid, palmitic acid, or tallow fatty acid
  • microvoids in the film appears to manifest itself as an increase in opacity and whiteness of the film compared to films without microvoids. There is also a noticeable reduction in density due to the fact that the film is no longer a uniform solid structure. This reduction in density can create difficulties when comparing film samples of differing degrees of microvoiding. This may be further complicated by films that do not have smooth surfaces. For these reasons, additional measurements are used for evaluating the films.
  • the density of a film sample is determined by measuring the length, width and average thickness, and determining its mass. Care must be taken not to overly compress the sample when measuring the thickness. It is desirable to use a micrometer that applies only light force.
  • the (compounded) resin density can be determined by using, for example, a density column or other suitable method.
  • the films of the invention have a void fraction of from about 0.6 to about 0.75, typically from about 0.62 to about 0.72.
  • the films have a relatively low density, typically from about 0.40 to about 0.70 g/cm ⁇ 3>, more typically from about 0.45 to about 0.65 g/cm ⁇ 3>, e.g., from about 0.50 to about 0.60 g/cm ⁇ 3>.
  • the films of the invention can be produced at lower thicknesses, e.g., down to about 10 microns, and at higher yields, e.g., up to about 272 kg/h (600 Ibs/hr), than typically obtained using prior art processes.
  • the present invention provides one or more of the following benefits: films having low density and low gauge (thickness) at standard production rates; films having equal tensile strength at half the gauge of prior art films; films having equal moisture barrier properties at half the gauge of prior art films; and films made with increased through-put (significantly reduced Ib/msi) versus prior art processes, e.g., a 100 micron thick film produced at 0.046 kg/m 2 (0.065 Ib/msi) versus a prior art film produced at 0.147 kg/m 2 (0.209 Ib/msi), which translates into significant cost savings in the production of the film.
  • Films of the present invention combine the properties of both plastic and paper, specifically the moisture barrier, strength and elongation of plastic and the tear and feel of paper.
  • the films typically have low extensibility and good flexural stiffness, die-cuttability, opacity, fold retention (good deadfold), and printability. As such, they are useful as a paper substitute and as a replacement for plastic films and paper currently used in flexible packaging and advertising signage.
  • the films can be used in flexible wrap or bag packaging for toiletries, such as soaps, diapers, and tissues/wipes, and perishable and non-perishable food products, such as cereals, grain-based foods and snacks.
  • the films can be laminated to fiber based materials, such as fiber board, corrugated sheeting and box containers, and provide moisture barrier properties and improved printing quality. The films can thus replace foil lining in packaging and foil used in unitized bubble packaging for food and medicinal products.
  • the films of the invention are thermo-degradable and photodegradable when exposed to ultraviolet light, and the inorganic filler materials return naturally to earth in powder form, thus making the films more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
  • the films reduce usage of costly polymer resin (produced from hydrocarbon fuels) in favor of less expensive inorganic filler materials. Manufacturing the film requires less energy and no water usage compared to paper products. Manufacturing the film also requires fewer steps and less energy than most plastic films due to the heat transfer properties of the inorganic filler materials and the low melt index of the high density polyethylene.
  • the film may be used without further treatment.
  • various additives conventionally used in the art such as coupling agents, lubricants, dispersant agents, antistatic agents, antioxidants, processing aids, UV stabilizers and the like.
  • the film may be desirable to corona treat the oriented film.
  • films for in-mold labels it may be desirable to corona treat and coat the film with an antistatic agent.
  • the films are particularly useful for in-mold labels since they comprise recyclable, high density polyethylene resins.
  • Heat seal layers are typically polyolefin materials having lower melting points than the films of the invention. Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymers are examples of such heat sealing layers.
  • the polyethylene and low aspect ratio filler materials of the invention are usually first compounded by known methods for melt blending thermoplastic polymers. For example, in a series of mixing, extruding, and milling steps, the polyethylene and low aspect ratio filler materials are compounded into pellets or granules having at least substantially homogeneous composition. In one embodiment, the materials are compounded into cylindrical shape pellets having a length and diameter of about 3-5 mm. The pellets or granules are fed into an extruder, melted and extruded into a film using methods and apparatus known in the art. The extruded film typically has a thickness of from about 50 to about 300 microns, more typically from about 200 to about 300 microns. The film is then oriented, typically biaxially, using high stalk, blown film methods and apparatus known in the art. The resulting film typically has a thickness or from about 10 to about 75 microns, more typically from about 20 to about 50 microns.
  • the film is oriented as described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,606,879, Cerisano .
  • Cerisano discloses a blown film extrusion apparatus and process for producing a stabilized, high stalk between spaced-apart tandem air rings for increasing the production rate of blown polymers, while improving the film's physical and mechanical properties.
  • the apparatus for forming the film is constructed of means for forming a progressively advancing tubular along a longitudinal axis, stabilizing means arranged exteriorly and interiorly of the film for preventing the oscillation of the film about the longitudinal axis over a predetermined distance by controlling the application of a gas stream over the exterior and interior surface of the film within the predetermined distance, and expanding means arranged adjacent the boundary of the predetermined distance for expanding the film thereat.
  • the apparatus for forming the film is constructed of an extruder for supplying plastic material in a flowable state, a die arranged in advance of the extruder for forming a progressively advancing tubular film along a longitudinal axis, a primary air ring arranged adjacent the die and exteriorly of the film, the primary air ring supplying a first gas stream over the exterior surface of the film, a cylinder arranged interiorly of the film and extending along the longitudinal axis from the die, the cylinder and the interior surface of the film defining an annular region between them for receiving a second gas stream, controlling means for controlling the first and second gas streams to stabilize the film over a predetermined distance by preventing the oscillation of the film about the cylinder, and a secondary air ring arranged adjacent the boundary of the predetermined distance and exteriorly of the film, the secondary air ring supplying a third gas stream over the exterior surface of the film for expanding the film thereat.
  • the process for forming the film comprises the steps of forming a progressively advancing tubular film along a longitudinal axis, stabilizing the film over a predetermined distance by applying a gas stream over the interior and exterior surfaces of the film to prevent the oscillation of the film about the longitudinal axis, and expanding the film adjacent the boundary of the predetermined distance.
  • the process comprises the steps of extruding a progressively advancing tubular film about a cylinder arranged along a longitudinal axis, applying a first gas stream over the exterior surface of the film, applying a second gas stream over the interior surface of the film within an annular region formed between the cylinder and the interior surface of the film, controlling the velocity and volume flow rate of the first and second gas streams over a predetermined distance to stabilize the film by preventing the oscillation of the film about the cylinder, and applying a third gas stream over the exterior surface of the film adjacent the boundary of the predetermined distance for expanding the film thereat.
  • the extrusion apparatus 100 includes an extruder 102 having a supply hopper 104 containing a polymer 106 (typically compounded granulates of the polyethylene-filler material, or mixtures thereof, optionally including additives as described below) to be blown into a thin film by the extrusion apparatus.
  • the polymer 106 is heated to a molten state within the extruder 102 and forced under high pressure through an extrusion die 108.
  • the extrusion die 108 is circular in shape and has an annular opening through which a tubular film 110 of polymer in a semi-molten state is progressively advanced.
  • the initial thickness of the tubular film 110 is determined by the size of the annular opening of the extrusion die 108.
  • a primary air ring 112 is arranged adjacent the extrusion die 108 and surrounding the exterior of the tubular film 110.
  • the primary air ring 112 is of the type known as a single lip air ring which prevents the performance of expansion work on the tubular film.
  • the primary air ring 112 is connected to an air blower 114 via a conduit 116.
  • a control valve 118 Arranged between the air blower 114 and primary air ring 112 is a control valve 118 and a temperature control unit 120.
  • the control valve 118 is adapted for controlling the velocity and volume flow rate of air from the air blower 114 to an opening 122 provided in the primary air ring 112.
  • the opening 122 is constructed and arranged for discharging a continuous stream of air at uniform velocity and uniform rate in a direction parallel to the external surface of the tubular film 110.
  • a cylindrical mandrel 124 is positioned centrally overlying the extrusion die 108 and arranged along the longitudinal axis of the tubular film 110.
  • the mandrel 124 is constructed to have a smooth uninterrupted exterior surface which defines an annular region 126 with the interior surface of the tubular film 110 in the range of 0.3175 - 3.556 cm (0.125-1.4 inches), typically in the range of 0.3175 - 1.27 cm (0.125-0.5 inches), and in one embodiment, less than 0.635 cm (one-quarter inch).
  • a passageway 128 is provided internally of the mandrel 124 and communicates between the interior region 130 of the blown film 132 and a conduit 134 arranged underlying the extrusion die 108.
  • the conduit 134 is connected to an exhaust blower 136 which communicates with the surrounding atmosphere.
  • a control valve 138 is positioned in advance of the exhaust blower 136 to control the rate of withdrawal of air from the interior region 130 of the blown film 132.
  • a plurality of stabilizing guides 140 are positioned about the exterior of the mandrel 124 and extend into the annular region 126 to provide a restricted passageway 142.
  • the guides 140 are arranged about the mandrel 124 at a location where the tubular film 110 has attained sufficient mechanical strength by its partial solidification to prevent damage thereto in the event of contact with the guides. To this end, the guides 140 are provided with a smooth uninterrupted exterior surface to prevent snagging of the tubular film 110.
  • the guides 140 provide for increased stabilization of the tubular film 110 by locking the fibular film thereat, as described hereinafter.
  • Air is supplied over the interior surface of the tubular film 110 within the annular region 126 by a single annular nozzle 144 arranged within the annular region overlying the extrusion die 108.
  • the nozzle 144 is arranged such that the discharged air flows in an upward direction parallel to the interior surface of the tubular film 110.
  • An air blower 146 supplies air to the nozzle 144 through a conduit 148.
  • a control valve 150 and temperature control unit 152 are provided within the conduit 148 between the air blower 146 and nozzle 144.
  • the control valve 150 and temperature control unit 152 function in the same manner as the control valve 118 and temperature control unit 120 of the primary air ring 112.
  • the velocity and volume flow rate of air from the air blower 146 is controlled by the control valve 150, while the temperature of the air is controlled by the temperature control unit 152. As described, the temperature, the velocity and volume flow rate of a stream of air flowing in a parallel direction over the interior and exterior surfaces of the tubular film 110 may be controlled.
  • a secondary air ring 154 is arranged spaced-apart in tandem with the primary air ring 112.
  • the secondary air ring 154 is arranged a predetermined distance above the primary air ring 112 to define the extent of the tubular film 110 over which the tubular film is stabilized.
  • the secondary air ring 154 can be adjusted upwardly and downwardly by its support upon height adjustment member 156 as shown.
  • the secondary air ring 154 is located adjacent the predetermined distance over which the tubular film 110 is stabilized to provide a location for film expansion.
  • the secondary air ring 154 is of the dual lip type adapted to perform substantial expansion work upon the tubular film 110 to provide the blown film 132.
  • the secondary air ring 154 is provided with a pair of spaced-apart openings 158, 160 for the discharge of air at a high velocity and high volume rate as to opening 158 and at a high velocity, low volume rate as to opening 160 to create a negative pressure adjacent the exterior surface of the tubular film 110 to perform the required expansion work.
  • Air is supplied to the secondary air ring 154 by an air blower 162 connected to a conduit 164.
  • a control valve 166 and temperature control unit 168 are arranged within the conduit 164 between the air blower 162 and secondary air ring 154.
  • the control valve 166 controls the velocity and volume flow rate of air being discharged along the exterior surface of the tubular film 110 by the secondary air ring 154, while the temperature control unit 168 controls the temperature of the discharged air.
  • the primary air ring 112 is adapted for stabilizing the tubular film 110, while the secondary air ring 154 is adapted for expansion of the tubular film to provide the blown film 132.
  • the primary air ring 112 performs a modest amount of controlled cooling of the tubular film 110, the primary cooling function is performed by the secondary air ring 154.
  • the extrusion apparatus 100 provides for increased stabilization of the tubular film 110 over a predetermined distance by the use of high velocity, low volume flow rate of air discharged over both the interior and exterior surfaces of the tubular film between the tandemly arranged primary air ring 112 and secondary air ring 154.
  • the natural venturi vector forces keep the external air next to the exterior surface of the tubular film 110, while the mandrel 124 maintains the low volume flow rate of air within the annular region 126 at a sufficiently high velocity to keep the tubular film from oscillating about its longitudinal axis.
  • the guides 140 prevent buffeting and actually make gentle contact with the solidified inside surface of the tubular film 110.
  • the secondary air ring 154 being characterized as a high intensity cooling device, provides intensive cooling and expansion of the tubular film 110 at a location where desired, that is, providing the tubular film with a predetermined stalk height which is stabilized in accordance with the present invention.
  • the velocity of air inside the high stalk, outside the high stalk and at the high intensity cooling and expansion area, i.e., the secondary air ring 154, are separately controlled to balance and stabilize the tubular film 110 and blown film 132.
  • the extrusion apparatus 100 is adapted to manufacture blown film from a variety of high molecular weight polymers.
  • solid polymer is provided in the supply hopper 104 to be extruded in a molten state through the extrusion die 108 by the extruder 102.
  • the thus formed tubular film 110 is stabilized over a predetermined height by the application of high velocity, low volume flow rate of air over the interior and exterior surfaces of the tubular film.
  • the primary air ring 112 applies such a stream of air over the exterior surface of the tubular film 110 at a controlled temperature by temperature control unit 120 and at a controlled rate by control valve 118.
  • a stream of air is applied over the interior surface of the tubular film 110 by the annular nozzle 144 at a controlled temperature by temperature control unit 152 and at a controlled rate by control valve 150.
  • the high velocity of the air stream over the interior and exterior surfaces of the tubular film stabilizes the film by preventing its oscillation about the mandrel 124 and about its longitudinal axis.
  • the application of a low volume flow rate of air results in modest cooling of the unexpanded tubular film, thereby allowing for control of the stalk height to a predetermined distance.
  • the amount of machine direction drawdown of the tubular film 110 takes place at a reduced rate over that of conventional tubular film extrusion processes.
  • This permitted relaxation of the polymer stresses within the high stalk provides a uniformly stressed film for expansion having better uniformity of thickness and physical and mechanical properties.
  • the high stalk height allows for randomization and interweaving of the long polymer molecules and the low aspect ratio filler, rather than keeping them aligned parallel to the extrusion direction. This randomization and interweaving gives the blown film 132 improved tensile and tear strength properties and creates micro-voids in the film.
  • the film temperature over the high stalk may be maintained at an optimum temperature for ultimate blowing by the secondary air ring 154, and while being stabilized.
  • This stabilization of the high stalk is further enhanced by the guides 140 which create the narrow passageways 142 to increase the velocity of air flowing in the annular region 126. This increased velocity of air has the tendency of locking the tubular film 100 about the guides 140, thereby increasing the stabilization of the tubular film over the predetermined distance of the thus created high stalk.
  • the size of the bubble of the blown film 132 is controlled primarily by the exhaust blower 136 and control valve 138.
  • the mass in of air via air blower 146 is equal to the mass of air being extracted from the interior region 130 by the exhaust blower 136 through the passageway 128 extending through the mandrel 124.
  • the internal pressure within the interior region 130 is momentarily increased or decreased, so as to affect the size of the blown film 132, which size is sensed by means of sonar sensors 170.
  • the mass in and mass out of air within the interior region 130 is again balanced for steady state operation.
  • the tubular film 110 is expanded and intensely cooled adjacent the frost line 172 in a conventional manner using the secondary air ring 154.
  • the extrusion apparatus 100 and method of manufacturing blown tubular film provide for increased bubble stability, improved gauge uniformity, reduced gauge standard deviation, improved optical properties, improved impact strength, improved tear strength, improved tensile strength, improved down gauging capability, and increased output.
  • the film may be further processed by various means known in the art.
  • the film may be processed as shown in FIG. 2 of U.S. Pat. No. 6,280,680, Liang .
  • one end of the film 132 is drawn by a leading roller, such as shown in FIG. 2 of the Liang patent. The rotation speed of the leading roller is controlled so that the film 132 is substantially air-tight.
  • the rotating speed of the leading roller, the amount of the extruded materials from the extruder 102, and the thickness of the film 132 are suitably controlled so that the film is inflated to a desired lay flat width relative to the blow ratio and die diameter at a distance of about 1000 mm to about 1700 mm from the extrusion die 108.
  • the purpose of the inflation and drawing is to simultaneously stretch the film 132 in two directions, i.e., latitudinally and longitudinally, resulting in a paper-like film having a structure with two dimensional strength. Under inflation, the density of the paper-like film can be reduced from that of the combination of the raw materials, about 2 g/cm ⁇ 3 >to about 0.5 g/cm ⁇ 3>.
  • the film 132 is drawn into a folding means provided between the leading roller and a cooling means so that the paper-like film is symmetrically folded into a folded flat paper.
  • the purposes of the leading roller include drawing the initially formed film 132 with a low rotation speed so that the air from the cooling means is evenly blown thereto and stabilizing the film 132, and maintaining the film air-tight so that it is evenly inflated.
  • the rotation speed of the leading roller is a factor in the longitudinal stretch and thickness of the paper-like film. Of course, the rotation speed should be suitably adjusted to comply with the amount of extruded materials coming from the extruder 102.
  • the folded paper typically passes a cutting means so that the folded paper is cut, e.g., into two sheets of paper.
  • the two resulting sheets of the paper may be subjected to treatment of a surface corona and better adhesion can be obtained therefrom.
  • the paper may then be collected on a roll.
  • the thickness of the paper can be suitably controlled within a range from about 25 microns to about 75 microns, the width can be about 35-60 inches (about 0.9 M to 1.5 m), and the density can be about 0.4 g/cm ⁇ 3 >to about 0.7 g/cm ⁇ 3>.
  • the present invention may also be used in a process for the manufacture of a double-layered paper, triple-layered paper, or, higher layered paper, such as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,280,680, Liang .
  • Such layered papers can be used for printing, packaging, and decoration, etc.
  • Each layer can be designed with different colors as required by adding different pigments thereto.
  • Single-layered papers, double-layered papers, triple-layered papers, and even papers having more than three layers, each independently having a thickness of from about 30 to about 150 microns and independently having the same or different components, can be laminated by a laminating machine, such as shown in FIG. 8 of the Liang patent, to form a two-layered laminated paper or a three-layered laminated paper having a thickness of from about 150 to about 450 microns.
  • the papers manufactured according to the present invention can be applied to the field of printing, packaging, and decoration. They can be used directly without any pretreatment or with suitable pretreatment, for instance glossy surface treatment and hazy surface treatment, for special purposes. Both water borne coatings and non-water borne coatings can be used to coat the papers manufactured using the present invention.
  • the formulation of water borne coating may be comprised of acrylic resin, isopropanol, polyvinyl alcohol, clays, an antistatic agent, 28% aqueous ammonia, pure water, and vinyl acetate.
  • Table I discloses ranges for various operating parameters in producing blown tubular film of the invention using the apparatus and process described above.
  • the operating parameters are based on the use of a 300 mm (11.8 inches) diameter extrusion die.
  • the mass flow, inside air flow, outside air flow and secondary air ring flow are directly proportional to the die diameter.
  • the mass flow would be 90.7-544 kg/h (200-1200 Ib/hr)
  • the inside air flow would be 68-2039 m 3 /h (40-1200 CFM)
  • the outside air flow would be 68-2718 m 2 /h (40-1600 CFM)
  • the secondary air ring flow would be 204-6796 m 3 /h (120-4000 CFM).
  • Micro-voided, blown tubular films of the invention comprising, by weight, 50% high density polyethylene (molecular weight about 1.0 to 1.5 million) and 50% calcium carbonate (mean particle size about 3-5 microns) are produced using the above described apparatus and process under the following conditions.
  • films of the invention are obtained when the above composition comprises, by weight, 40% high density polyethylene (molecular weight about 1.0 to 1.5 million) and 60% calcium carbonate (mean particle size about 3-5 microns), or 30% the high density polyethylene and 60% calcium carbonate, or when about 1% of C10-C24 organic acid is added to the composition.
  • one film comprises about or 28% the high density polyethylene, 70% calcium carbonate, and 1 to 2% of additives, such as the C10-C24 organic acid.
  • films of the invention are obtained when 10% or 20% medium density polyethylene or polypropylene is added to the above composition, or when the calcium carbonate has a mean particle size of about 10 microns or is replaced with barium sulphate, sodium sulphate, sodium phosphate, or calcium phosphate.
  • Other films are obtained when the above films have a void fraction of about 0.65, 0.70 or 0.75, or a density of about 0.40, 0.50, or 0.65 g/cm ⁇ 3>, and a thickness of about 10, or 50 microns.
  • air from the interior region 130 of the blown film 132 which is supplied by air blower 146, could be recirculated through conduits 134, 148 thereby eliminating the exhaust blower 136 and control valve 138.

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  1. Mikrohohlraumfolie aufweisend, gewichtsbezogen, i) von etwa 20% bis etwa 60% Polyethylen hoher Dichte mit einem Molekulargewicht von mindestens etwa 200.000 und ii) von etwa 40% bis etwa 80% Füllstoff mit niedrigem Länge-Breite-Verhältnis mit einer durchschnittlichen Partikelgröße von etwa 3 bis etwa 5 Mikrometern, wobei das Gewichtsverhältnis von Füllstoff mit niedrigem Länge-Breite-Verhältnis zu Polyethylen mindestens etwa 0,7 beträgt, wobei die Folie eine Dicke von etwa 10 bis etwa 75 Mikrometern und einen Hohlraumanteil von etwa 0,60 bis etwa 0,75 hat.
  2. Mikrohohlraumfolie nach Anspruch 1, außerdem aufweisend bis zu etwa 2 Gewichtsprozent organische C10-C24-Säure.
  3. Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Mikrohohlraumfolie, aufweisend:
    a) Extrudieren einer Zusammensetzung aufweisend, gewichtsbezogen, i) von etwa 20% bis etwa 60% Polyethylen hoher Dichte mit einem Molekulargewicht von mindestens etwa 200.000 und ii) von etwa 40% bis etwa 80% Füllstoff mit niedrigem Länge-Breite-Verhältnis mit einer durchschnittlichen Partikelgröße von etwa 3 bis etwa 5 Mikrometern, wobei das Gewichtsverhältnis von Füllstoff mit niedrigem Länge-Breite-Verhältnis zu Polyethylen mindestens etwa 0,7 beträgt, zu einer Folie mit einer Dicke von etwa 50 bis etwa 300 Mikrometern, und
    b) Recken der extrudierten Folie unter Verwendung eines High Stalk-Blasfolienverfahrens, wobei die sich ergebende Folie eine Dicke von etwa 10 bis etwa 75 Mikrometern und einen Hohlraumanteil von etwa 0,60 bis etwa 0,75 hat.
  4. Mikrohohlraumfolie nach Anspruch 1 oder Verfahren nach Anspruch 3, wobei die Folie eine Dicke von etwa 20 bis etwa 50 Mikrometern und/oder einen Hohlraumanteil von etwa 0,62 bis etwa 0,72 hat.
  5. Mikrohohlraumfolie nach Anspruch 1 oder Verfahren nach Anspruch 3, aufweisend von etwa 30% bis etwa 50% des Polyethylens hoher Dichte.
  6. Mikrohohlraumfolie nach Anspruch 1 oder Verfahren nach Anspruch 3, wobei das Polyethylen hoher Dichte einen Schmelzindex von etwa 0,02 bis etwa 0,06 dg/min hat.
  7. Mikrohohlraumfolie nach Anspruch 1 oder Verfahren nach Anspruch 3, aufweisend von etwa 50 Gewichtsprozent bis etwa 60 Gewichtsprozent des Füllstoffs mit niedrigem Länge-Breite-Verhältnis.
  8. Mikrohohlraumfolie nach Anspruch 1 oder Verfahren nach Anspruch 3, wobei der Füllstoff mit niedrigem Länge-Breite-Verhältnis Calciumcarbonat ist.
  9. Verfahren nach Anspruch 3, wobei die extrudierte Folie biaxial gereckt wird, zuerst in Maschinenrichtung und dann in der Querrichtung.
  10. Verfahren nach Anspruch 3,
    wobei in Schritt a) die Zusammensetzung um einen Zylinder herum, der entlang einer Längsachse über eine vorbestimmte Strecke angebracht ist, zu einer sich fortlaufend weiterbewegenden ungedehnten röhrenförmigen Folie mit einer Dicke von etwa 50 bis etwa 300 Mikrometern und mit einem im Wesentlichen einheitlichen ersten Durchmesser extrudiert wird, und außerdem folgende Schritte aufweisend:
    b) Bestreichen der Außenoberfläche der röhrenförmigen Folie mit einem ersten Gasstrom,
    c) Bestreichen der Innenoberfläche der röhrenförmigen Folie innerhalb eines ringförmigen Bereichs, der zwischen dem Zylinder und der Innenoberfläche der röhrenförmigen Folie ausgebildet ist, mit einem zweiten Gasstrom,
    d) Kontrollieren der Geschwindigkeit und der Volumenströmungsrate des ersten Gasstroms und des zweiten Gasstroms über die ungedehnte röhrenförmige Folie über die vorbestimmte Strecke, um die röhrenförmige Folie durch Verhindern der Schwingung der röhrenförmigen Folie um den Zylinder zu stabilisieren, und
    e) Bestreichen der Außenoberfläche der röhrenförmigen Folie mit dem ersten Durchmesser nahe an dem Bereich der vorbestimmten Strecke mit einem dritten Gasstrom, um die röhrenförmige Folie zu stabilisieren und von dem ersten Durchmesser zu einem zweiten Durchmesser auszudehnen,
    wobei die sich ergebende Folie eine Dicke von etwa 10 bis etwa 75 Mikrometern und einen Hohlraumanteil von etwa 0,60 bis etwa 0,75 hat.
  11. Verfahren nach Anspruch 10, wobei das Stabilisieren ein Bestreichen der Außenoberfläche der Folie innerhalb der vorbestimmten Strecke mit dem ersten Gasstrom mit einer ausreichend hohen Geschwindigkeit, niedrigen Volumenströmungsrate, und ein Bestreichen der Innenoberfläche der Folie mit dem zweiten Gasstrom mit einer ausreichend hohen Geschwindigkeit, niedrigen Volumenströmungsrate umfasst, um die Schwingung der Folie zu verhindern.
  12. Verfahren nach Anspruch 11, außerdem umfassend ein Kontrollieren der Temperatur des ersten Gasstroms und des zweiten Gasstroms, und außerdem umfassend ein Ausblasen mindestens eines Teils des zweiten Gasstroms aus dem Inneren der Folie durch einen in dem Zylinder vorgesehenen Durchlass mit einer kontrollierten Geschwindigkeit.
  13. Verfahren nach Anspruch 12, wobei das Stabilisieren ein Bestreichen der Innenoberfläche der Folie in einer zu ihr parallelen Richtung mit dem Gasstrom, und ein Bestreichen der Außenoberfläche der Folie in einer zu ihr parallelen Richtung mit dem Gasstrom umfasst.
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